The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, particularly in the food sector; to establish and manage branches or subsidiaries of foreign companies, as well as to provide and coordinate related services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.